Maths/Further Maths

GCSE Maths/Further Maths covers a wide range of topics, focusing on building a strong foundation in mathematics and preparing students for further education or practical applications. Here’s an overview of the key content areas for GCSE/IGCSE Maths/Further Maths:

• Number
• Algebra
• Geometry and Measures
• Statistics
• Ratio, Proportion, and Rates of Change
• Trigonometry
• Vectors
• Problem Solving
• And other topics at Foundation and Higher levels

English Language & Literature

The GCSE/IGCSE English Language and English Literature courses are key qualifications. The English course will include the following:

GCSE English Language

The GCSE English Language course focuses on developing students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It’s designed to assess a student’s understanding and use of the English language in a variety of contexts.

GCSE English Literature

The GCSE/IGCSE English Literature course centres around the study of literature, including prose, poetry, and drama from various time periods.

Key Components:

• Poetry
• Prose
• Drama

Both courses are crucial for students, as they develop not only literacy skills but also the ability to think critically and express ideas clearly. Success in these subjects is often required for further education and employment opportunities.

Chemistry

The GCSE/IGCSE Chemistry course covers a wide range of foundational topics in chemistry, preparing students for further education or providing them with essential scientific literacy. At QS Learning, we cover all major exam boards for GCSE/IGCSE Chemistry. Here’s an overview of what you might expect in a typical GCSE/IGCSE Chemistry course:

• Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
• Bonding, Structure, and the Properties of Matter
• Quantitative Chemistry
• Chemical Changes
• Energy Changes
• The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change
• Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Analysis
• Chemistry of the Atmosphere
• Using Resources

This course provides a strong foundation in chemistry, essential for students aiming to pursue science further at A-Level or in related careers.

Physics

The GCSE/IGCSE Physics course covers a broad range of topics that provide a foundation in understanding the principles of physics. At QS Learning we cover all major exam boards for GCSE/IGCSE Physics. Below is an outline of the typical content you'll study:

• Energy
• Electricity
• Particle Model of Matter
• Atomic Structure
• Forces
• Waves
• Magnetism and Electromagnetism
• Space Physics

The course often ends with exams that tests the students’ understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of physics.

Biology

The GCSE/IGCSE Biology course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in biological principles and concepts. Below is an overview of the typical content covered in a GCSE/IGCSE Biology course:

• Cell Biology
• Organisation
• Infection and Response
• Bioenergetics
• Homeostasis and Response
• Inheritance, Variation, and Evolution
• Ecology

This content outline provides a general idea of what we cover. At QS Learning we cover content from all major exam boards